TRICKS, TURNS, TUMBLES & TECHNIQUE
TAUGHT BY AMY MEAD
What is TTT&T and Why Is It So Popular?
Tricks, Turns, Tumbles & Technique is a unique blend of dancing and gymnastic disciplines that is taking the dance world by storm also known as acro. Loved by both teachers and students alike Acro is a multi-discipline blend and is also known as AcroDance. Stunning moves from gymnastics is blended with steps and routines from the dance world for a unique and modern approach to dance.
TTT&T Lessons at Feet Beats Academy
TTT&T focuses on the five visions of AcroDance and has elements from many other dance traditions including ballet, modern dance and jazz. It also uses elements from fitness activities such as yoga and Pilates alongside physiotherapy principles to increase strength and balance.
But what is it about TTT&T that makes it so popular?
The Tricks, Turns, Tumble & Technique program is designed to teach people a complete understand of Acro and is based on the five divisions:
Flexibility
Strength
Balancing
Limbering
Tumbling
This means that elements of the training program including drills to build strength, flexibility and improve cardio as well as tutorials for key elements such as handstands, splits and bridges. It also involves partner work and learning the terminology of the art.
TTT&T is essential two skills in one program – the art of dance and the skill of the acrobat. It combines many classic dance elements with a physical conditioning that allows you to undertake the complex acrobatic moves that are part of the style. One of the reasons it is so popular is that it builds strength in the dancer. Coordination and confidence improve alongside that strength with both upper and body musculature improving due to the work.
Dancers Love It
Alongside becoming stronger, dancers also vastly improve their flexibility and balance. This helps with the dance but also in other areas of life, making you less prone to trips and falls that lead to injuries and can help younger dancers build whole body strength. Acro like any type of dance, is a great form of self-expression, building that self-confidence and learning social skills. This makes it popular with all age groups and helps instil the principles of a balanced lifestyle in young dancers.
While TTT&T is a serious dance discipline, it is also great fun and the health benefits that dancers can get from it make it worth considering for a variety of age groups.